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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L26 JARMOT history

L26 JAR is a white petrol MINI first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 57,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

L26 JAR white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
57,682 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 JAR was last recorded at 57,682 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,877 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,805 miles
Average per year
3,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,682 miles
  • 2025 – 55,877 miles
  • 2024 – 53,778 miles
  • 2023 – 53,711 miles
  • 2022 – 48,985 miles
  • 2021 – 42,655 miles
  • 2020 – 37,374 miles
  • 2019 – 35,301 miles
  • 2018 – 32,767 miles
  • 2017 – 28,639 miles
  • 2016 – 24,016 miles
  • 2015 – 18,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,682 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,682 miles (+1,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    555964779485
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass55,877 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    55,877 miles
    Test number
    996422717924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Fail55,863 miles (+2,085)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,863 miles
    Test number
    338584337248
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative auto adjust device broken (mounted near side front lower (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass53,778 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,778 miles
    Test number
    260093696797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,711 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,711 miles
    Test number
    738450494769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,985 miles (+6,330)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,985 miles
    Test number
    266071717689
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass42,655 miles (+5,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,655 miles
    Test number
    571986369086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass37,374 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    142583781962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,301 miles (+2,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    35,301 miles
    Test number
    797300201760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass32,767 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,767 miles
    Test number
    162303739921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,639 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,639 miles
    Test number
    744319379087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,016 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,016 miles
    Test number
    505926364219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,794 miles
    Test number
    797667045191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 JAR

Does L26 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 JAR is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 JAR?
The MOT on L26 JAR is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 JAR done?
L26 JAR was recorded at 57,682 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 3,511 miles a year.
Has L26 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 JAR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 JAR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L26 JAR find?
L26 JAR passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear both sides.

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